AOW class

[Nuts4koi]

I just completed my OW certification dives on Aug 23. My primary instructor convinced me to go ahead and take the AOW class. She said there is no reason a new diver shouldn't take advantage of the education offered by the AOW class. I am really looking forward to it. We will be diving at the Blue Hole in New Mexico. I have heard nothing but good things about the Blue Hole. I also want to take the Peak Performance Buoyancy specialty class. I know my buoyancy control isn't what it should be. The AOW class should help, but I think the specialty class wil lbe even more helpful.

[Largo]

The 'Advanced' course should be all about your interests.
You should learn about navigation, and do a deep dive.
But, the instructor should structure the rest of the course around your interests.
In my opinion.

[Vercingetorix]

I took AOW immediately after OW. Actually, there was a three-month break between OW and AOW in which I did not dive (Texas quarries are COLD). You'll do fine, learn some stuff, explore a bit, and gain more confidence.

Have fun!!!

//FYI...like you, I started this hobby late in life. I was 55.

//On a side note, I see you're from Centennial. Did you ever read the book or see the mini-series? Both were pretty good.

[Largo]

I saw it. Andy Griffith found a skeleton near a road.

Television was VERY boring in the 1970s.

Also, Arthur Fonzarelli jumped over a shark using waterskis.

[Nuts4koi]

Originally Posted by Vercingetorix

I took AOW immediately after OW. Actually, there was a three-month break between OW and AOW in which I did not dive (Texas quarries are COLD). You'll do fine, learn some stuff, explore a bit, and gain more confidence.

Have fun!!!

//FYI...like you, I started this hobby late in life. I was 55.

//On a side note, I see you're from Centennial. Did you ever read the book or see the mini-series? Both were pretty good.

I will have about a two month break. My AOW class is Oct 23-24, with the 20th being the classroom and pool session. I am hoping to dive the aquarium here in Denver before the AOW class.

I did a little better than read the book or see the mini-series. While it was being filmed here in Colorado, I got to work security for the film as an off duty State Trooper. Retired from that in 01.

Jay

[Largo]

Did you get to meet Andy Griffith?

[Vercingetorix]

My class room session was about 30 minutes long. We were told to show-up at the lake. We had no pool session.

State Trooper, eh? We have a number of representatives from law enforcement here on the forums. A few, I think, are public safety divers as well.

[Nuts4koi]

Originally Posted by Largo

Did you get to meet Andy Griffith?

Nope. But I did get to meet Robert Conrad. Really nice guy. by the time I got to the site, most of the actors had left to get drunk.

[Largo]

I would have kicked his butt.

That battery commercial really left a bad taste in my mouth.

YouTube - 1977 Eveready Robert Conrad "Boxing" Commercial


I H8 bullies. I also H8 1970s calculators and cassette players.

[BubblesMcCoy]

Blue hole is a fun dive. A bit chilly but definitely worth it. Good visibility for freshwater and fairly deep. Not sure how a navigation dive would work as there isn't much room to navigate. My buddy I try to do a long weekend there every year. Good luck on your class. It's also an altitude dive so I'd see if you're instructor will let you finnish that specialty as well.